Saturday, August 31, 2013

SATURDAY SNAPSHOTS

My blocks are coming together quickly for the Modern Maples quilt. I think it's going to end up being really big, but that's ok : )

the greens:

yellows:

orange/red:

and the browns:

I think the Christmas print in the middle block made for a nice leaf

After laying out the blocks I have so far, I've decided to add a few smaller leaves as well. That way, I can have better luck in achieving the look I want.

This block is for Lisa for the Scrappy? Sew bee it group. She asked for any kind of log cabin block. Seeing all these scraps were already on my table, I used them and ended up with this. I like it!

This is the last block I need to make for our group. We've been trading blocks for 16 months I think. That leaves me with four different swaps I'm still part of. They should keep me busy this coming year : )

28 comments:

The Modern Maple is going to be very nice. I love the background fabric. I love your drawing and can't wit to see it finished.That block is comforting. A whole quilt of those log cabins would be fantastic. Great color choices. (as always)

Hi Carla! Your leaves are wonderful! What a great block! And I love the log cabin block! Even I use lots of bright colours I really love those soft light colours (unfortunately I don't have them in my stash). Happy sewing September! x Teje

Wowee.....your maple leaves are progressing wonderfully since your last post!! I must say I love your log cabin block, it evokes a sense of calm and tranquility. It must be fun to sew blocks for other quilters; and vice versa!!

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First of all I'm a wifey, a mother to 6 grown children, grandma to 4, and owner of Knit2 Yarns in Kamloops, B.C. Knitting has been part of my life since I was eight years old when a teacher taught me how. Quilting is the other hobby that takes my time. I love them both.